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For some reason it won't let me upload the picture I took of the assembly. I was very nervous about destroying the two bearings in the gear (85/91T) so I went VERY gently in the press. I first tried with a small deadblow and appropriately sized socket but it wouldn't move. I can't see the...

So, I am very happy I finally got the threading sorted out. After much head scratching and seeking advice I decided to take a chance with pressing the center hub out of the large gear and turning it around. According to the "experts" at King this is just simply flipped around (even after...

I still have my Dads meccano set...

This has, unfortunately, become a trend. I think its a combination of internet shopping, lack of sales staff training and customer service going the way of the do-do bird in most retail stores. In my experience, in the establishments that have even a reasonable amount of sales knowledge and...

Although the staff at the dealer are great guys, they are not machinists, nor are they super familiar with the tools (other than the factory supplied information). The guy I have been dealing with is going to go up the chain of command to see what suggestions they have. I am anticipating this to...

That's what the discussion with the dealer will be. I waited 3 months to get it when I ordered it. I don't know if they will be willing to do a swap. (at least I have a lathe to use in the mean time...) Like I mentioned, King said they haven't had any issues so there can't be anything wrong with...

SO, an update on threading on my lathe. I had several emails back and forth from King and basically they told me they had sold many of these lathes and had no issues so there is nothing wrong with my lathe... Apparently, after purchasing a new lathe I still cannot single point thread.... Very...

My sincerest condolences John. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I use them in an "emergency" when I have a leaking shut off on a job site so we don't flood a customers house but I always have the plumbers install a new shut off at the final part of the project. I have never tried them with air so I'm not sure how the seal would stand up to 90-120 psi. Not...